Smoke Free SDSU

Smoke-free campus policies protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff,
and visitors by eliminating secondhand smoke on campus. Everyone will breathe easier,
and this will assure equal access for individuals most vulnerable to the effects of
secondhand smoke exposure, such as those with asthma and allergies. Additionally,
by adopting a 100% smoke-free policy, SDSU will:

As recommended by the University Senate, San Diego State University will be a fully
smoke‐and tobacco‐free campus, in accordance with adoption of the policy on Jan. 1,
2014.

A smoke‐and tobacco‐free campus will contribute positively to the health and well‐being
of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

People wishing to address their own personal smoking habits can find information on
health and safety related to smoking, as well as cessation programs on this site.

Areas on campus currently designated as smoking locations will no longer exist as
such. Ashtrays will soon be removed and signage will soon be installed across campus
reflecting that SDSU is now a smoke-free campus, including any and all facilities
owned and operated by the university or its auxiliaries.

It is the expectation that the SDSU community will come together and practice “social
enforcement,” which refers to the establishment of a broadly shared norm and value
within our community. Members of the SDSU community will maintain the no smoking policy
by engaging in direct, honest and supportive communication.

SDSU will neither encourage nor tolerate hostile interpersonal conduct related to
the enforcement of this policy. If you encounter an employee who violates the policy
and disregards your requests for them to stop, you should contact the Director’s Office
at the Center for Human Resources by calling (619) 594-8323 or [email protected]. Recurring student violations of the policy should be reported to Lee Mintz at the
Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, (619) 594-3069 or [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your support to create a healthier environment at San Diego
State University.